Connecticut's Favorite Dish

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Connecticut's Favorite Dish · Official State Dish Registry

“The balance of New England tries too hard: unnecessary spices or cold versions that drown the flavor. Liv’s in Old Saybrook makes the lobster roll in its purest perfection!”

Kristen · S. GlastonburyVoted Lobster Roll

“Louis’ Lunch in New Haven debuted the hamburger c. 1885. When there are no hamburger rolls, we default to regular slices of bread. If there is a distinctly statewide food for CT…..”

Ian · TollandVoted Hamburger on Toast

“a fall day spent apple picking, pumpkin hunting, then finishing the crisp afternoon with a 6-pack of house made apple cider donuts? from Maple Row Farms? cant be beat.”

emma · New CanaanVoted Apple Cider Donut

“I worked in NY city for 10 years and have been to Chicago several times and neither place can touch CT's pizza. Pepe's is our favorite.”

Amy · FairfieldVoted New Haven Apizza

“Use to be Sallys. They've gone franchise now so not so special anymore. Fuoco, Cheshire & Modern, New haven & Zuppardi's in West Haven are great.”

Angela · NewtownVoted New Haven Apizza

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Connecticut

What is Connecticut's most iconic dish?

New Haven Apizza

Lobster Roll

Steamed Cheeseburger

Grinder

Hamburger on Toast

Norwalk Oysters

Shad Roe

Hartford Election Cake

Apple Cider Donut

Lobster Bisque